Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Nishimura & Asahi offers a comprehensive range of legal services in the area of investment funds, from documentation to compliance, and product design and planning, which we adapt according to the changing legislation.
We advise not only on traditional asset management activities, such as investment trusts (mutual funds) and investment advisors, but also on the structuring, documentation and fund formation of alternative investments, such as private equity funds, infrastructure funds, venture capital investment funds, private-placement real estate funds and other domestic funds, offshore funds such as hedge funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
We also advise on M&A and fund raising in the investment/exit stage after fund formation.
Our services also extend to other general asset management activities, including analysis and advice on investment in funds by institutional investors, and the formation and sale of various financial products, such as REITs and commodity funds.
Chambers Review
Nishimura & Asahi has a strong track record advising leading asset management companies on compliance, planning and documentation. The team is regarded as well skilled in a variety of alternative investment classes, such as private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, both onshore and offshore. The practice is proficient across a number of fund strategies, including healthcare, debt and infrastructure. Its notable clients include Mizuho Financial Group, SMTB and Star Mica.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Tohoku Healthcare Support on the establishment of a healthcare fund focused on the Tohoku region.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong capability of advising and checking fund structures. They are reliable and responsive."
"I can leave it to them with peace of mind – including the details."
"The firm has a strong capability of advising and checking fund structures. They are reliable and responsive."
"I can leave it to them with peace of mind – including the details."
Notable Practitioners
Kei Ito is a distinguished deal maker, renowned for the prowess of his private funds practice.
Makoto Igarashi is active in the field of investment funds. He regularly advises on private equity transactions for domestic and international clients.
"He provides good-quality advice based on deep knowledge."
Yoshiharu Kawamata regularly counsels investment management firms, predominantly those operating in the private equity space.
"He is reliable and responsive, with a good awareness of commercial implications."
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